Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Dhaka to Kolkata by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dhaka and Kolkata is 9 days 18h. Ships depart from Chittagong (BDCGP) and arrive at Kolkata (INCCU) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dhaka and Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Chittagong (BDCGP) and arrive into Kolkata (INCCU) around 9 days 18h later. These services are operated by MSC, X-Press Feeders, X-Press Feeders, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, AC Lines and PIL.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Dhaka to Kolkata by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dhaka to Kolkata takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and arrive at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dhaka and Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Biman Bangladesh Airlines, IndiGo and US-Bangla Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1hr.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Dhaka and Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Dhaka and Kolkata. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Dhaka to Kolkata by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 4h 43m to send cargo via road from Dhaka and Kolkata. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Dhaka to Kolkata by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dhaka and Kolkata by cargo ship is 3,185 Nautical Miles (5,899 Kilometres / 3,666 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mongla (BDMGL) and Kolkata (INCCU).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Dhaka to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dhaka and Kolkata by road is 341 Kilometres (212 Miles) and will typically take around 4h 43m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Dhaka to Kolkata by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dhaka and Kolkata by air is around 239 Kilometres (149 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Dhaka to Kolkata by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.29t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dhaka to Kolkata. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Dhaka to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

21kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dhaka to Kolkata. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Biman Bangladesh Airlines	1-2 times a day	De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8
IndiGo	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+1 others
US-Bangla Airlines	1-2 times a day	ATR 72
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CHITTAGONG → Colombo/Kolkata Feeder 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
UBB → CKX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders
UBB3 → CKX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders
CHITTAGONG → COLOMBO/KOLKATA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CHITTAGONG → Colombo/Kolkata3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Bengal →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CHITTAGONG → Colombo/Haldia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BGX → CALEX Loop 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	AC Lines, Samudera
BD1 → CCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BD2 → CCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
→	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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